The median annual wage for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in New Jersey is $46,570 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $52,770.
Pay spans roughly $31,470 at the 10th percentile to $78,010 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $22.39 per hour. An estimated 17,990 people work as preschool teachers, except special education in New Jersey.
| Median (annual) | $46,570 |
| Mean (annual) | $52,770 |
| Median (hourly) | $22.39 |
| 10th percentile | $31,470 |
| 90th percentile | $78,010 |
| Employment | 17,990 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.